Philippines
Former Philippine president Fidel 'Steady Eddie' Ramos dies
Known as "Steady Eddie" for his unflappable demeanour during the country's regular moments of upheaval, he was frequently pictured chewing unlit cigars as he...
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'Shoot them dead': Philippine President Duterte in his own words
His unfiltered remarks lashed everyone from drug users and critics to world leaders and even God -- but he remained popular among Filipinos fed up with out-of-touch politicians and corruption.
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Eight people killed in Philippines housing fire
More than 13 million people live in the densely populated capital, with tens of thousands in overcrowded slums where fires are common.
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Religious whipping marks Good Friday in the Philippines
Scores of men - their faces covered - walked barefoot as they flogged themselves with bamboo whips under a blazing sun near the capital Manila, while others carried wooden crosses as they were beaten, in a ritual frowned upon by the Church.
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Death toll from Philippines landslides, floods rises to 58
Most of the deaths from tropical storm Megi -- the strongest to hit the disaster-prone archipelago this year -- were in the central province of Leyte where a series of landslides devastated communities.
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Strong quakes shake Indonesia, Philippines but cause no damage
Officials in both countries said there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, and there was no tsunami threat from either quake.
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Philippines lifts most COVID-19 restrictions in capital
It comes weeks after the country reopened its borders to foreign tourists for the first time in two years and as campaigning for the 9 May national elections cranks up.
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Troops race to deliver aid to Philippine typhoon survivors
At least 375 people were killed and hundreds injured when Typhoon Rai pummelled the southern and central regions of the archipelago on Thursday, wiping out wooden houses, uprooting trees and knocking out power across entire islands.
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More than 100 dead in Philippines typhoon
More than 300,000 people fled their homes and beachfront resorts as Typhoon Rai ravaged the southern and central regions of the archipelago.
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Tens of thousands flee as super typhoon lashes the Philippines
'This monster storm is frightening and threatens to hit coastal communities like a freight train,' said Alberto Bocanegra, head of the ICRC in the Philippines.
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Thousands flee homes as super typhoon lashes Philippines
The powerful storm was packing maximum sustained winds of 185km an hour as it barrelled towards central and southern regions of the vast archipelago, the state weather agency said.
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Philippines' Duterte to prepare defence against ICC probe
ICC judges authorised in September a full-blown investigation into Duterte's anti-narcotics campaign, which rights groups estimate has killed tens of thousands of people, saying it resembled an illegitimate and systematic attack on civilians.
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'It is a circus': Philippine election season kicks off
A successor to President Rodrigo Duterte, who is constitutionally barred from seeking a second six-year term, will be elected in the May ballot that is expected to draw more than 60 million voters.
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Manny Pacquiao quits boxing with presidency in sights
The eight-division world champion and senator, who has his sights set on a high-stakes rumble to replace President Rodrigo Duterte, said quitting the sport that had lifted him out of poverty was the 'hardest decision' of his life.
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Philippines to reopen 120 schools for in-person classes
While nearly every country in the world has already partially or fully reopened schools for face-to-face lessons, the Philippines has kept them closed since March 2020.
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Philippines' Manny Pacquiao to run for president in 2022
The eight-division world champion and beloved national hero made the announcement weeks after losing what could be his last professional fight, against Cuban Yordenis Ugas in Las Vegas.
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Philippines' Duterte will not cooperate with ICC drug war probe
ICC judges authorised Wednesday a full-blown investigation into Duterte's anti-narcotics campaign, which rights groups estimate has killed tens of thousands of people, saying it resembled an illegitimate and systematic attack on civilians.
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Philippines' Duterte will not cooperate with ICC drug war probe: lawyer
ICC judges authorised on Wednesday a full-blown investigation into President Rodrigo Duterte's anti-narcotics campaign -- that rights group estimate has killed tens of thousands of people.
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Weightlifter Diaz wins first ever Olympic gold for Philippines
The 30-year-old Rio 2016 silver medallist from the southern city of Zamboanga realised her dream in the women's 55kg class at the Tokyo International Forum, smashing her personal best to see off world record holder Liao Qiuyun of China who had to settle for silver.
